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Thomas Crockett Obituary

Thomas Alvin Crockett, 51, of Salem, passed away suddenly and went home to be with his Lord on Friday, September 21, 2007. He was born on July 6, 1956, in Salem, a son of the late Richard and Lillian Taylor Crockett. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Rochelle Diane Franklin and Joyce Bernice Crockett. His surviving family includes his devoted ex-wife, Joyce Casey; son, Tyson Casey; daughter, Tasha Casey; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Cynthia and James Holmes, Gayle and Donald Muse, Sr., and Deborah Harris; one brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Ann Crockett; two aunts, Anna Crockett and Katherleen Crockett; nieces and nephews, Felicia Franklin, Tanysha Giddins, Aaron Franklin, Tanya Holmes, Daryl Holmes, Brandon Muse, Donald Muse, Jr., Raymond Muse, and Ronald Crockett, Jr. and special friends, Fisherman Mike and Shawn Barksdale. Family and friends may pay their respects anytime on Sunday, September 23, 2007 and Monday, September 24, 2007, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will then receive friends on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, beginning at 12 noon, in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, where a funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor Brian K. Davis will officiate. Online condolences may be made at www.johnmoakey.com. The Crockett family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, (540) 389-5441.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 22 to Sep. 24, 2007.

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Cheryl Claytor

July 6, 2020

So sorry of the passing of your brother Thomas Crockett, I know what it feels like to have a brother pass away, my prayers and condolences goes out to the family

Dehorah Muse-Harris

September 28, 2007

Cynthia, Gayle, & Ronald,
This has been a very hard time for all of us, first losing our dear Joycie and then our precious Thomas. Words are not adequate enough nor do I have any. There's no doubt about the love we have for one another and the depth of our loss. I have to believe that God knew best and that he will take care of us that are left behind. Please lets hug each other often, and don't forget to say "I love You"! Thank you for making me part of your family so long ago. Love has brought us this far and faith will keep us till the end. I love you all.
Your Sis

Deborah Brooks

September 28, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the Crockett family.

Jacqueline (Jackie) Welch

September 25, 2007

Wishing the family strength & comfort at this difficult time. You're in my thoughts & prayers.

MIke Poff

September 25, 2007

I remember Thomas' big smile and fun-loving spirit when we were on the wrestling team in high school. May God give you a sense of His presence and peace in your loss.

Kim Wiley

September 25, 2007

Hear my cry, Oh God, and attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to you, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

To the Crockett Family my thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of anther family member. If you need anything please let me know. My love to all of you.

Clifford Owen

September 24, 2007

I offer my deepset sympathy to the Crockett family

Judy Brown

September 24, 2007

Cynthia & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. God will take care of you.

Elaine Chocklett

September 24, 2007

Dear Cynthia Holmes,

I cannot imagine the pain and suffering that you must be experiencing right now. I am so sorry to hear of your losses. I pray for you and your family's strength and pray that God will help you through these very difficult times. I know that many of us at Shenandoah Life are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Mickey Reed

September 24, 2007

I offer my sincere condolences to the Crockett family. I can only imagine how difficult this time is. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Adrian & Katrina Chandler

September 24, 2007

Thomas, my friend you will be dearly missed but never forgoten. Our thoughts and preyers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Eulah Stuart Price

September 24, 2007

Gayle and Family;

My thoughts and prayers are with you in the passing of Thomas and Joyce. I did not know of Joyce passing until yesterday.

I attended early grade school with Thomas at G W Carver. I had not seen him in years, even those years that I worked with you. Although I had not seen him in years, I always had fond memories of Thomas from the days that we were children together.

God's love sustains us through the good, the bad and the uncertainty of that which comes with our journeys. God bless you all.

beverly patterson

September 24, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Larry & Rhonda Smith

September 24, 2007

We want to offer our deepest symapthy to the Crocket family.

Michele Reynolds

September 23, 2007

I knew Thomas from the Southwest Virginia Reef Club. He, along with my husband and I was a member. I loved talking to him about our hobby. He had such passion for saltwater. I will certainly miss him. My prayers are with the family and all who knew him.

Pamela & Billy Davis

September 23, 2007

Thomas will be greatly missed. There was never a dull moment when Thomas was around. We had many good times together, especially on cruises. I wish I was there to be with Joyce, Tyson and the rest of the family. All of you will be in our prayers!!! God Bless

Donna Martin

September 23, 2007

Thomas,
This is just so hard to believe that you aren't here any more.We grew up as neighbors and friends and still neighbors for the last 15 years.
You will really be missed, but I know that you are in a better place where you don't have to hurt any more.
My heart goes out to the entire family; you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Charles Saunders, Jr.

September 23, 2007

Thomas will be greatly missed by us all. He was a good friend, who always had us laughing. My sympathy to the family. May God bless you all during this time of grievement.

Randy and Edna Willis

September 23, 2007

When I hugged Thomas at His sisters funeral last week, I did not know that it would be our last hug. Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family, if there is any thing we can do, please let us know.

Enos Glaspie

September 23, 2007

Thomas was my next door neighbor. Over the past 8 years, we talked quite a bit about life in general. He was a good, kind soul and I considered him a good friend. He will be sorely missed by me and my family. May God rest his soul.

Rev. Enos H. Glaspie, Jr.

SHATASHA & TOMMIE PEGUES

September 22, 2007

I PRAY THAT YOU ARE IN THE LORD'S HANDS, PEACE BE WITH YOU THOAMS!!
WITH MUCH LOVE, IN JESUS CHRIST NAME!!
THE PEGUES FAMILY.

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